Strings, Harp, and Guitar

EBS Group Class

Grades 1-6; 2 units TBA Saturdays 10:30 a.m

Tuition: $138 per semester; $127 or less with lessons.

EBS Tutti

Grades 1-6; 3 units Alexander Peña, Director Saturdays 1-2 p.m.

Open to Elementary & Middle School string students with at least one year of playing experience. Students learn basic elements of string-orchestral ensemble playing in a fun and supportive environment while applying many of the theoretical concepts taught in the Theory in Motion and Theory I classes. Highly recommended for students working on NYSSMA Solo Levels and/or Eastman Levels I-II. Students will learn how to build solidarity and community by collaborating with all of the bowed string-instruments through movement, conducting, singing, and leading exercises. Teacher recommendation or audition is required. For more information, contact the Director of EBS Tutti Ensemble at 949.302.7311 or apena@esm.rochester.edu with questions.

Tuition: $138 per semester; $127 or less with lessons.

EBS Camerata

Grades 3-8; 3 units Alexander Peña, Director Saturdays 2-3 p.m.

Open to advancing Elementary & Middle School string students with at least two years of private study. Students will hone fundamental elements of orchestral ensemble playing in a focused and supportive environment led by a conductor. Highly recommended for students working on NYSSMA Solo Levels and/or Eastman Levels II-III+. Students build solidarity and community in their ensemble sound by collaborating with all of the bowed string-instruments through movement, conducting, singing, and leading exercises. Repertoire will cover music from contrasting eras and styles, while focusing on developing ensemble participation and confidence. Teacher recommendation or audition is required. For more information, contact the Director of EBS Camerata at 949.302.7311 or apena@esm.rochester.edu with questions. Tuition: $138 per semester; $127 or less with lessons.

Chamber Music for Strings

Middle/High School–adults; 3 units Janet Milnes, Director Times: TBA.

String students (violin, viola, cello) who have taken an ECMS jury/exam and have passed at least a level III, are welcome to participate in a weekly chamber ensemble at their corresponding level. These ensembles will consist of 3–4 students grouped by standard instrumental combinations.. Some include a pianist. Students who have not taken a jury at ECMS are welcome to audition for the appropriate chamber music level. Email jmilnes@esm.rochester.edu.

Level III Chamber Music for Strings Level IV Chamber Music for Strings Advanced Chamber Music for Strings

Tuition: $207 per semester; $189 or less with lessons.

Community Baroque Players

This new ensemble will introduce advanced players (levels V and VI) to to baroque ensemble repertoire and to principles of historical performance practice (on modern instruments). String players will make up the core of the ensemble, but players of other instruments may be able to join as well depending on the specific repertoire chosen each semester. Contact the director for more information or for required audition.<chrisharitatos@yahoo.com>

Tuition: $207 per semester; $189 or less with lessons.

Harp Choir

Open to all students of harp, both lever and pedal. Repertory consists of pieces for both beginning and more advanced harpists. No audition required. Tuition: $207 per semester; $189 or less with lessons.

Guitar Sampler for Children

This class is a beginning guitar class for children. Primary goal is to establish contact with the instrument in a fun way, and introduce young players to basic concepts of guitar and music. You do not need to have a guitar for the first class. Parents are required to attend first class.

Guitar Sampler for Adults

Have a guitar in a closet that you always wanted to learn how to play? Looking for a way to enjoy playing music, but are not sure guitar is the right instrument? Come and join this beginner class-no previous experience required just good will and a bit of daily practice time! You do not have to have a guitar to come to the first class.

Tuition: $138; $127 or less with lessons

Fretboard Harmony

Designed for all guitar players – classical, jazz, folk, or pop. The focus is on the theory behind the scales and chords regardless of style. Knowledge of harmony on the guitar will enhance creative approaches to accompaniment, speed up memorization, and improve improvisation skills.

Tuition: $138; $127 or less with lessons.

Guitar Adventure (ensemble)

Grades 3-5 — 3 units Petar Kodzas, Director Tuesdays at 5 p.m.

Guitar Adventure Is an entry level guitar ensemble class for students in Grades 3-5. Basic ensemble skills will be addressed and rehearsed: successful cooperation in a group musical environment, musicianship, and technical elements. Students are expected to have basic reading of all notes in the first position and ability to count simple rhythms. Classical (nylon string) guitar and finger picking technique are required. Groups usually participate in a minimum of three performances/recitals.

Tuition: $207 per semester; $189 or less with lessons.

Eastman Youth Guitar Ensemble I

Middle School – 3 units Saturdays at 12:15 p.m.

Petar Kodzas, Director

Seeing other students play, and making music with them is enriching and fun and an extraordinary opportunity for guitar students to develop ensemble playing skills. Students in these classes develop note-reading and aural skills, in addition to practicing instrumental techniques. Permission of director required. Contact the director at pkodzas@esm.rochester.edu.

Tuition: $207 per semester; $189 or less with lessons.

Eastman Youth Guitar Ensemble II

High School – 3 units Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Petar Kodzas, Director

Seeing other students play, and making music with them is enriching and fun and an extraordinary opportunity for guitar students to develop ensemble playing skills. Students in these classes develop note-reading and aural skills, in addition to practicing instrumental techniques. Permission of director required. Contact the director at pkodzas@esm.rochester.edu.

Tuition: $207 per semester; $189 or less with lessons.

February 2012

Eastman Adult Guitar Ensemble

Adults – 3 units Petar Kodzas, Director Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Seeing other students play, and making music with them is enriching and fun and an extraordinary opportunity for guitar students to develop ensemble playing skills. Students in these classes develop note-reading and aural skills, in addition to practicing instrumental techniques. Interview of instructor is required for participation in the ensembles.